The fourth LoE is supercharging the DIB: this means that the US will continue to be the premier arsenal of the world by reviving and restoring the US defence industry and revitalising industries shipped abroad. The US will re-invest in defence production, build capacity, empower innovators, adopt new technologies, and clear away outdated practices, policies, and regulations. The US military is to be second to none!

Despite denying it, the US is clearly recoiling west of the Atlantic. Newer strategic alignments, partnerships, alliances, friendships, agreements, etc., will consequently emerge as countries, blocs, and regions scramble to secure their respective interests in the emerging, evolving geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic dimensions!

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The US national defence strategy is exuding crucial geopolitical and geostrategic implications. The US seems adamant about withdrawing west of the pond (the Atlantic). However, it does not intend to retreat into isolation, but will henceforth prioritise its vital interests with an approach based on “flexible realism” — something akin to Realpolitik. Is a contraction of the US sphere of influence then ensuing? It has redefined the paradigms that govern its relationships with its allies. It is now compelling them to share, henceforth, the burden of their collective security and defence more fairly. Free lunches, it seems, are over.

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This situation has been further compounded by President Trump’s trade and tariff war, which has left the economies of almost all US allies and partners in the doldrums. Furthermore, the US national defence strategy is, in effect, a........

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